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Registry #1 372102 Registry #2 Registry #3
 
Name 1 Joe Keeper Name 5
Name 2 Name 6
Name 3 Name 7
Name 4 Name 8
 
Year Built 1977 Place Riverton Area MB Country Canada
 
Builder Hull Steel
Type Ferry, Passenger/car Type 2
Measurement (imp) 112' Measurement (metric) 34.2m x 12.8m x 2m
Registered Tonnage 168.18 Displacement
Gross Tonnage 168.18 Propulsion Twin Screw
Engine 468bhp diesel engine Engine Manufacture
 
Owner(s)
In 1979 she was owned by the Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation Service, Winnipeg MB. In 2003 she was owned by the Manitoba Transportation & Government Serices Department, Winnipeg MB.
 
Fate Afloat in 2004 Date Place
 
Anecdotes
She cost $802,330 to construct. In 1978 she operated between Odei River, Split Lake and York Landing MB. In 1979-2003 she operated York Landing, Split Lake carrying 16 cars and a crew of 4.

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